The Red camera was first introduced to the market in 2007 by Red Digital Cinema, a company founded by Jim Jannard, the same individual who also founded Oakley Inc. The Red camera revolutionized the digital cinema industry with its high-resolution image quality, compact design, and innovative features. Its introduction marked a significant milestone in the history of filmmaking, as it provided filmmakers with a new and advanced tool for capturing high-quality images for both motion pictures and television productions. Since its debut, the Red camera has become a popular choice among cinematographers and has been used to capture some of the most visually stunning and award-winning films and television series.